Why I’m Ending Podtastic Audio — A Personal Farewell to Podcasting
After years of helping indie podcasters improve their sound and stay inspired, this is the final episode of Podtastic Audio.
In this honest and personal farewell, I open up about why I’ve decided to end the show, how podcasting changed my life, and where things are headed next.
Whether you’ve been here since episode one or just found the show, thank you for being part of the journey.
🎧 In this episode, I talk about:
- Why I’m stepping away from podcasting (for now)
- The story behind starting Podtastic Audio during the 2020 lockdowns
- Lessons from the Kris and Kristine Show and the indie podcast scene
- What happens when life shifts and your passion projects need to pause
- Why most podcasts podfade — and why that’s okay
- Thoughts on AI in podcasting and staying human in a tech-heavy space
- Where I might go next — YouTube, vlogging, or something new
- A full replay of Episode 1 to bring things full circle
▶️ Plus: Listen to the very first solo episode I ever recorded — raw, nervous, and 100% real.
🎵 Ends with the Podtastic Audio theme song
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00:00 - Farewell message: Why this is the last episode
00:33 - How Podtastic Audio began (from Kris & Kristine Show)
01:30 - Podcasting boom during 2020 and pandemic shows
02:43 - Most hobby podcasts fade without audience or strategy
04:08 - Companion to Kris & Kristine Show and early learning curve
05:14 - Divorce, podfade, and personal challenges
06:40 - Letting go and reevaluating priorities
07:49 - Creative passions and content love
08:22 - Not tied to companies — an indie perspective
09:29 - Authenticity vs. industry agendas
10:14 - The cost of podcasting events vs. ROI
11:22 - Podcasting as a hobby (and expense)
12:09 - Life demands a pause from content creation
13:14 - Losing spark after relationship ended
14:42 - AI-generated podcasts and the soul of audio
16:08 - The future of content in the AI age
17:05 - New creative direction: YouTube & travel vlog
18:42 - Real-world video content and possibilities
20:08 - What creators should ask before launching
21:19 - Thank you to listeners and final reflections
21:57 - Intro to Episode 1 playback
22:30 - Replay of Podtastic Audio Episode 1
44:33 - Podtastic Audio theme song begins
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